Hospitals and clinics in Wakayama Prefecture accepting international patients
10 medical institutions in Wakayama Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 4 hospitals, 4 clinics, and 2 dental clinics. 0 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 0 have an international patient office, and 3 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.
Japan International Hospitals: hospitals recommended by Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ) as willing and prepared to treat patients who travel to Japan for care.
JMIP certified
Japan Medical Service Accreditation for International Patients: a third-party accreditation by the Japan Medical Education Foundation that checks multilingual support and hospital systems for caring for international patients.
Prefectural hub for international patients
Hospitals that each prefecture has designated as its core facilities for international patients, as listed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Japan Tourism Agency.
National Hospital Organization Minami Wakayama Medical Center is a hospital in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry.
Shingu Municipal medical Center is a hospital in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and fertility & women's health.
Shirahama Hamayu Hospital is a hospital in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics.
Wakayama Medical University Hospital is a hospital in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients, designated by the prefecture as a hub for international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry. It has remote interpreting services.
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Hoshino Clinic is a clinic in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include neurology and orthopedics. It has remote interpreting services.
Koyasan Clinic is a clinic in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include pediatrics.
Sakura Clinic is a clinic in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include pediatrics.
Tanabeshi Hongu Sakura Clinic is a clinic in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.
KOJIMA DENTAL CLINIC is a dental clinic in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry. It has remote interpreting services.
Nakajima Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Wakayama Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.
How many hospitals and clinics in Wakayama Prefecture can see me in English, Chinese or Korean?
On the official list, 10 in Wakayama Prefecture support English, 3 support Chinese and 2 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.
Which hospitals in Wakayama Prefecture are open 24 hours?
4 institutions in Wakayama Prefecture are listed as open 24 hours. In a life-threatening emergency call 119 first; the ambulance takes you to the right hospital.
Which hospitals in Wakayama Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?
0 in Wakayama Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 0 have a dedicated international patient office, and 3 offer on-site or remote interpretation. Both are voluntary, so many good hospitals have neither.
What should I bring, and what does a visit cost without insurance?
Bring your passport or residence card, your insurance card if you have one, and a list of your medicines. Without Japanese insurance you pay the full fee; ask for an estimate at reception.
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